I have had the privilege of working in the field of dentistry for more than four decades in a variety of settings — from private practice to public health to dental hygiene education. Private practice is typically where most dental…

After 38 years in dental hygiene, the “Salty Hygienist” continues to serve her community in Florida and across the world via social media.

The lesser-known antimicrobial properties of local anesthetics may help dental hygienists to optimize patient care beyond pain management.

Oral health professionals are on the frontline of helping youth avoid or quit e-cigarette use.

Ozone has a promising role in oral healthcare, but further research is needed to verify its efficacy and safety.

The monthly enewsletter, Sunstar Ebrief — created through a collaboration between Sunstar and Dimensions of Dental Hygiene — added a new feature in 2024: a monthly giveaway! Sunstar Ebrief continues to provide news relevant to the…

Pac-Dent offers a variety of disposable air/water syringe tips for oral health professionals. Pac-Dent’s Armor™ Air/​Water Syringe Tip and Sleeve Combo merges tip and sleeve placement into a single step, saving time while ensuring…

Our nonclinical staff members want to close the office and leave the minute the last patient is gone. They don’t understand that we need to clean the operatories/sterilize instruments prior to leaving. Is this a legal issue?

Pac-Dent’s air/water syringe tips offer high performance at an affordable cost.

A recent study published in Nature reveals a potential link between a type of bacteria associated with dental plaque and treatment-resistant colorectal cancer. The Gram-negative, anaerobic bacterium, Fusobacterium nucleatum, was found…